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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W570

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL205 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was announced 12 months before the W570 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL205 grades versus the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony W570

 TL205 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung TL205

 W570 TL205 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony W570

 TL205 W570 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL205 vs the W570.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and W570.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W570 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
Sony W570 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
Sony W570 Sports photography details
25
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
Sony W570 Landscape photography details
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
Sony W570 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony W570
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Other name PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $159